An aerial view of the commencement ceremony in UB Stadium. Photo: Douglas Levere

Closer to the ground, the graduates are seated — with plenty of space — on the stadium field. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

President Satish K. Tripathi introduces Michael Cain, dean of the Jacobs School. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Cain offers remarks, his last to graduates as dean. He is stepping down as dean and vice president for health sciences in August to return to his position on the Jacobs School faculty. Photo: Sandra Kicman

Families gather in the stands to watch their loved ones graduate. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Thomas Russo (right), professor of medicine and chief of infectious diseases at the Jacobs School, receives the Chancellor Charles P. Norton Medal, UB's highest honor, from President Satish K. Tripathi. Photo: Sandra Kicman

Russo addresses the graduates and guests. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Next: the main event. Photo: Sandra Kicman

Natalia Alexandridi receives her hood. Photo: Sandra Kicman

Afterward, graduates celebrate with friends and family. Photo: Sandra Kicman

And, naturally, it was time for selfies, too! Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki